Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto, Toscana 2020
Italy, Tuscany & Central Italy
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£54.90
Mixed 6 Price:
£49.90
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Description
In a nutshell:
Rich and elegant Super Tuscan from the renowned Tenuta San Guido winery.
The lowdown:
The second wine of Tenuta San Guido and the brother to the legendary Sassicaia. While Sassicaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Cabernet Franc, Guidalberto contains 40% Merlot, with the rest being Cabernet Sauvignon, so rather than being seen as a 'little brother' it really stands out as a wine of its own.
This is a wine with bright aromas of red fruit and dark berries with some earthy and savoury hints. Full-bodied on the palate with great ripeness of fruit but along with grippy tannins and depth of flavour there is a real elegance here characteristic of the estate. The acidity is fresh and balanced with a lingering finish.
The Producer:
Tenuta San Guido is best known as the home of Sassicaia, one of the world's most sought-after wines. They are based in the small Tuscan village of Bolgheri not far from the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Sassicaia is the original 'Super Tuscan' made from Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc rather than the area's main grape Sangiovese. When they first released it in 1968 it quickly became a sensation, revolutionised Tuscan wine and created a new genre in the process. The estate is currently in the hands of Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta who continues to build on their success by ensuring their uncompromising production methods are kept at the cutting edge. These days he's supported by his daughter Priscilla who is taking on an increasingly prominent role. During the early 2000s they also introduced two further wines, Guidalberto and Le Difese here making use of Merlot and Sangiovese blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.
When to drink:
Drinking now though decant beforehand. Will easily keep for the rest of this decade.
Rich and elegant Super Tuscan from the renowned Tenuta San Guido winery.
The lowdown:
The second wine of Tenuta San Guido and the brother to the legendary Sassicaia. While Sassicaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Cabernet Franc, Guidalberto contains 40% Merlot, with the rest being Cabernet Sauvignon, so rather than being seen as a 'little brother' it really stands out as a wine of its own.
This is a wine with bright aromas of red fruit and dark berries with some earthy and savoury hints. Full-bodied on the palate with great ripeness of fruit but along with grippy tannins and depth of flavour there is a real elegance here characteristic of the estate. The acidity is fresh and balanced with a lingering finish.
The Producer:
Tenuta San Guido is best known as the home of Sassicaia, one of the world's most sought-after wines. They are based in the small Tuscan village of Bolgheri not far from the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Sassicaia is the original 'Super Tuscan' made from Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc rather than the area's main grape Sangiovese. When they first released it in 1968 it quickly became a sensation, revolutionised Tuscan wine and created a new genre in the process. The estate is currently in the hands of Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta who continues to build on their success by ensuring their uncompromising production methods are kept at the cutting edge. These days he's supported by his daughter Priscilla who is taking on an increasingly prominent role. During the early 2000s they also introduced two further wines, Guidalberto and Le Difese here making use of Merlot and Sangiovese blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.
When to drink:
Drinking now though decant beforehand. Will easily keep for the rest of this decade.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany & Central Italy |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| SKU | GU0620RN |
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